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Bari Weiss takes control of CBS News and shakes up American media
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Bari Weiss has taken over CBS News and launched a sweeping, disputed overhaul of its flagship programs. Backed by Paramount owner David Ellison, she has fired prominent journalists, drawn accusations of political meddling, and could eventually gain influence over CNN as well.
- 01Bari Weiss became CBS News editor-in-chief despite having no television background.
- 02She fired top "60 Minutes" staff and sparked accusations of political interference.
- 03David Ellison’s Paramount takeover and ties to Trump enabled her ascent.
- 04Weiss is a prominent pro-Israel, anti-woke figure and former New York Times opinion writer.
- 05Staff fear her influence could spread to CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery.
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OrganizationsCBS News, 60 Minutes, Paramount Global, The Free Press, The New York Times, CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance
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